Zach Johnson leads at James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational

The 50-year-old is seeking his first win since 2015 on the PGA Tour Champions circuit.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Zach Johnson fired a 6-under-par 66 to take the lead after two rounds of the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in Boca Raton, Florida. Johnson, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, is looking for his first victory on the PGA Tour Champions circuit. He holds a one-stroke lead over George McNeill and Australia's Steve Allan.

Why it matters

This tournament marks Johnson's debut on the PGA Tour Champions, the premier golf tour for players aged 50 and over. A win would be his first since 2015 and could signal a resurgence in his career as he transitions to the senior circuit.

The details

Johnson had four birdies and an eagle in his bogey-free round, with his only hiccups coming on a hole and a half where he had to make some nice saves. McNeill and Allan are tied for second at 7-under par, while Steve Flesch is alone in fourth at 6-under. Two more Americans, Stewart Cink and Boo Weekley, are tied for fifth at 5-under.

  • The tournament is being played on March 8, 2026.

The players

Zach Johnson

A 12-time winner on the PGA Tour who is making his debut on the PGA Tour Champions circuit and seeking his first win since 2015.

George McNeill

An American golfer tied for second place at 7-under par after two rounds.

Steve Allan

An Australian golfer tied for second place at 7-under par after two rounds.

Steve Flesch

An American golfer alone in fourth place at 6-under par.

Stewart Cink

An American golfer tied for fifth place at 5-under par.

Boo Weekley

An American golfer tied for fifth place at 5-under par.

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What they’re saying

“My game was really quite solid today. There was probably a hole, hole and a half today where I had to had some nice saves. But for the most part, it was really solid.”

— Zach Johnson (Field Level Media)

“The golf is still competitive. It's still hard. It's still all you want, and the crowds are great. The buildout is great. James Hardie is an amazing sponsor. Excited that it's my first.”

— Zach Johnson (Field Level Media)

“It's nice to be playing well. It's nice to be in with a chance. Just got to shake it off and go again tomorrow.”

— Steve Allan (Field Level Media)

What’s next

The final round of the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational will be played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

The takeaway

Zach Johnson's strong start on the PGA Tour Champions circuit could signal a resurgence in his career as he looks to capture his first win since 2015. The tournament features a competitive field of veteran golfers vying for the title at the inaugural James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational.